Lagom: What a Swedish Idea of "Enough" Means on the Canadian Prairies
LAH — gom
Some words resist translation.
The Swedish word lagom is one of them. It is often defined as "not too much, not too little—just right," but that brief explanation only hints at what the word means. Lagom reflects an approach to life that values moderation, practicality, and contentment. It encourages people to recognize when they have enough rather than constantly searching for more.
Seasonal Eating in Edmonton Winter
Winter in Edmonton is long and decisive. Snow settles early and remains for months. Daylight shortens. Temperatures drop well below freezing, and the ground becomes inaccessible for much of the year. These conditions shape daily life in ways that are both practical and familiar.
Fields, Fencelines, and Forgotten Gardens
The edges of the land have always been important. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples knew where berry patches would ripen each season, where wild roots could be dug without harming the population, and where migrating birds or animals could be hunted as they passed. Later, settlers marked property lines with hedgerows and fruit trees, inadvertently creating long, narrow larders for future generations.
What to Forage in August in Canada
Late August is a month of change in Canada’s landscapes. Days are still warm, but nights begin to cool. In Northern regions, the first leaves blush yellow on poplars. Fields shimmer with goldenrod, berry canes droop with fruit, and the air holds a trace of autumn. For foragers, this is a pivotal moment — the last full flush of summer growth before the pace of the season slows.
What is the slow food movement?
The Slow Food Movement began in Italy in the mid-1980s as a direct response to the rapid spread of fast food chains and the cultural homogenization they represented